This broccoli apple salad is the perfect salad with a mix of sweet, tangy, crunchy, and creamy. It’s also nutritious, dairy-free, egg-free, and totally AIP, Paleo, and Whole30!
It’s that time of year when the weather is getting cooler and I’m getting out of the ‘salads every day’ summer mode of eating. BUT it’s not quite cool enough for the ‘soups and stews every day’ kind of mood.
SO I guess you can say I came up with this salad as kind of my transitioning dish from summer to fall, if that makes any sense at all!
But honestly this salad would be great any time of year, especially since the ingredients are available all year round. It would be a great addition to summer barbecues OR holiday dinners!
What you need for this broccoli apple salad:
Broccoli
Obviously! You just need the florets for this salad. Now, if cutting broccoli florets confuses you, here’s a good tutorial on how to do it!
Apples
The fruit of the season! The apples gives this broccoli salad a nice touch. I prefer red apples but I suppose you could use any kind here – granny smith might be pretty good!
Carrots
You can either use julienned or grated carrots! Wondering how to julienne a carrot? Check out this tutorial. Alternatively, you may be able to find some prepackaged at the grocery store!
Red onion
You only need a third cup of diced onions -but of course you can add some if you like it extra onion-y!
Dried cranberries or raisins
I used dried cranberries but raisins would also work!
Bacon
You can definitely make this salad without bacon. But trust e it’s good addition, I mean, it’s bacon 😉
The dressing
For the dressing, you’re going to need coconut milk, avocado oil, lemon juice, and salt.
The lemon juice adds tang, of course, but it also keeps the apples from browning!
Yield: 6-8 servings
Broccoli Apple Salad (AIP/Paleo/Whole30)
10 minutes
2 hours
2 hours 10 minutes
This broccoli apple salad is the perfect salad with a mix of sweet, tangy, crunchy, and creamy. It's also nutritious, dairy-free, egg-free, and totally AIP, Paleo, and Whole30!
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup apples, chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup carrots, julienned
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Dressing
- 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a jar or small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Place broccoli, apple, onion, carrots, bacon, and dried cranberries (or raisins) in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Chill before serving – at least a few hours in the fridge is best.
- Enjoy!
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Oh, boy – I am making this this week! I have so missed broccoli salad since I started on the AIP!! Thank you!
Oh yay! hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂
This was delicious! So fresh and filling. Does it keep well for a day or two?
Yes! It tastes even better as leftovers!
Delicious
Yay, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Where do you find AIP compliant dried cranberries?
Honestly cranberry is one brand you may be able to find on Amazon. There’s also this one from Shop AIP!
Can you do olive oil instead of svacsdo oil?
For sure!
I made this… I was being lazy and left the broccoli too big. Make sure you cute them into small pieces. I think I also used too much broccoli I had bought 2 bags of the florets and used them all. With that said I feel I needed to double the dressing. Now with all that said I still loved it! I have missed broccoli salad and this had a really good taste. Next batch smaller florets and more dressing… I can’t wait to try it!!! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes
Extra dressing is never a bad thing 😉 SO glad you enjoyed the recipe!!!
I just found you and your delicious-looking recipes! Can’t wait to try them!
Aw thanks for commenting! Hope you enjoy them 🙂
I did a coconut milk dressing recently and had problem with the dressing turning solid after being in the fridge. Do I have to worry about that with this recipe?
It’s possible as coconut milk, especially full fat, can solidify when cold. I haven’t had it happen with this dressing but it could depend on the brand of coconut milk as well. I usually use Cha’s coconut milk, or Aroy-D. Hope this helps!